Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-06-09
Killed by a Railroad Train
sunday-school Convention.

[Copylght, 1887, by tie California Associated Pres.
SANTA Rosa, June Sth.-The Sunday
school Convention assembled at 8 a. NJ +,
DR.. Lane presiding. The session opened
with Bible reading, a song service and
prayer. A permanent organization was
effected BY the election of Rev. Bunyan
Spencer, of San Francisco, as President
and ]. o. Hesterwood, of Sacramento,
Assistant Secretary.
The Tressurer's report showed a balance
of 1892 40 in the general fund and $62 OF
in the Yosemite fund. The Yosemite
Committee made favorable and encourag-
ing report.
Addresses were delivered on variety of
subjects.
Drainage Claimants Pleased.
IcopgisAt 1857, by tie caliroraic associated Press
MARYsvrLLE, June sth.-The decision of
the Supreme Court, compelling the r;uy-
ment Of claims under the Drainage Act,
causes great satisfaction here. Claims
amounting to about 100000 are held in
this city and its neighborhood. The same
claims have changed hands many times,
and the holders are numerous. A con-
siderable number of them are compara-
lively poor.
The Fourth in Marysyilla.
lCopyr'gt, 1851 dy the California associated Pres
MARYsvmLE, June Sth.-The Native Sons
have charge of the celebration of the
Fourth of July, and will carry it through
on scale surprising all former efforts.
They have already raised 81 500, and will
get $500 more.
The Marin and Sapa Road.
Copyright, 1857, by e California Associated Press
PErALUMA, June Sth.-Sixty graders have
camped on the railroad near Pacheco sta
ton to commence the grade of the Marin
and Napa Railway, which crosses the pres
ent narrow-gauge seven miles from starting
point on the east side of the bay about $50
more men will be added to the force this
week and the work rapidly pushed for
ward. The bay will be spanned Just above
thepresent landing of the narrow-gauge.
Chinese HydraulicIers Fined.
IeopyFighi, 1887, by the California Associated Press
MARYsvILLE, June Sth.-In the Superior
Court to-day the eight Chinese arrested at
the Alta hydraulic mine in Nevada county
last month were found guilty of contempt
OF Court in violating the anti-debris iu-
junction. Two were fined $500 each, and
the remaining six were fined $500 each.
All were remanded to jail.
Proposed improvements in Mana.
4oofs OTftd ASS0f1dffd fFtssf
ST. HELENA, June sth.-Father Bucbol-
zer, the resident Catholic clergyman. has
strong hopes that new college will be
built here soon. Archbishop Riordan has
the subject under consideration. Progress
mas already been made to the extent of sub
mitting plans
A new Catholic Church at Calistoga is
also talked Of
San Benito's New Courthouse,
lceEsrgs, 1857. by use California AssOctqtea J,ss,
HoLLIsrER, June sth.-The election ves-
terday for the issuance of $4,000 in bonds
for the erection off new Courthouse passed
OH quietly. There was light vote through
out the county. but it was Overwhelmingly
IN favor of issuing the necessary bonds
The preliminary steps viii be taken at once
and the work commenced at the earliest
possible period.
A Scarcity of Water.
SAsTA Rosa. June Sth.-There bids fair
TO be some litigation between the city and
the water company because of the general
scarcity of water for irrigating purposes
and such lack of Il as to endanger prom
erty in case of fire. Although the com
pany's charter requires an ample supoIy |
the mains are insufficient 20 furnish il. and |